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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.54, 2,962.19 and 1,202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.54, 2,962.19 and 1,202.32 is: 1,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.54 : 2,962.19 = 1,202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.54/2,962.19 = 1,202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.54x = 2,962.19 × 1,202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.54x = 3,561,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,494.27/2,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.18

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